This Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream recipe is an easy 4-ingredient ice cream that comes together in minutes. A banana nice cream recipe perfect for a cool minty healthy treat that's great to serve all summer long. Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Easy.
Okay, so let me start by saying, that mint chocolate chip ice cream has always been a favorite of mine.
The cool minty flavor, along with the bite sized pieces of chocolate are the absolute perfect flavor combination for creamy ice cream.
And this yummy peppermint bark is also a favorite for many of the same reasons.
Why you'll love this
- You only need 4 ingredients to make this nice cream recipe.
- Healthy, wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar.
- Easy to make in food processor or high powered blender. No ice cream maker needed.
- Cool, minty and the perfect kid friendly treat to serve all summer long.
Ingredients needed
Ingredient notes
- Plant based milk- I recommend a full fat coconut milk for this but I've also made it with unsweetened almond milk.
- Bananas- the riper the bananas the sweeter the nice cream will be. I usually prefer it somewhat in between.
- Peppermint extract- make sure you'e using pure peppermint extract. And the amount of that can be adjusted based on how minty you like it.
- Chocolate chips- I prefer dark chocolate chips, although you could use any good quality chocolate.
How to make banana nice cream
- Start by slicing the bananas and place on a parchment lined pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from freezer and place in a food processor or high powered blender and pulse till broken down. You'll need to scrape down the sides several times during the process.
- Add coconut milk, peppermint extract, and chocolate and blend till smooth and creamy.
- You can serve immediately for soft serve nice cream or place in a loaf pan and cover for about 30 minutes to an hour.
How to store banana nice cream
Store covered in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months.
When ready to serve place on the counter for about 5-10 minutes or until desired consistency.
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Until next time- xoxo
📖 Recipe
Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 3 frozen bananas cut into pieces
- ¼ cup coconut milk full fat
- ¾ tsp. peppermint extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place frozen bananas in food processor and pulse until broken down completely.
- Add coconut milk, peppermint extract and chocolate chips and combine.
- Scrap down the sides several times during this process.
- Pour into freezer safe container, cover and freeze at least one hour.
- For soft serve ice cream you can serve immediately.
- When ready to serve remove from freezer about 5-10 minutes in advance.
Nutrition
Updated post from May 2017
Natalie
I completely agree with you, my friend. Summertime screams for ice creams 😉 I can't say NO to ice creams. Especially when they are guilt free ones 😉 You know what's great. I don't even have to wait for summer to make this. I'll just put few bananas in the freezer right now and treat myself with this deliciousness tomorrow for dessert.
Kylee Cooks
What a great idea! I could make this happily for my family, and know it wasn't TOO bad for them. Mint Chocolate Chip is my fave!
Soniya
My kids will love this recipe, they love ice cream and liked the addition of banana in your recipe.. totally gonna try this in summer.!!
Daniela Anderson
My husband would love this recipe, we are both crazy about ice cream, but he always feels guilty after having some, he is constantly trying eat healthily. Chocolate chips and mint, what a combination!
Sara @ Modern Little Victories
Mint Chocolate Chip is my favorite ice cream. I finally got a food processor recently so I definitely need to try your nice cream version of it now that I can make it!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Everyone needs ice cream! Dieting doesn't matter when it comes to ice cream and I think it is even more exciting when you can have an ice cream and not feel guilty about it. Love the idea and it looks great!
swathi
I have seen recipes of this nice ice cream in a magazine, you made an ice cream that is not only healthy but also tasty . I will make some strawberry nice ice cream.
Anne
Oh wowwww this looks so great!!! Ice cream that's healthy is even better than normal ice cream!
By the way, I am so loving your blog right now! Everything looks soooo delicious!
Stephanie
Thanks Anne and I'm so glad you're enjoying it 🙂 🙂
Gloria Duggan
With the warm weather making it's way soon (I sure hope), frozen treats are going to be flying. What a great way to use bananas...and make healthy treats at home.
ManilaSpoon
I just read - "can have a double scoop without the guilt!" and I certainly will enjoy a scoop or two of this delicious mint chocolate ice cream! I am always for healthier version of dessert! YUM!
Marisa @ All Our Way
A long time ago, when I was dieting, I would freeze bananas and snack on those. This is a much better idea, especially the chocolate chips. I could really go for this in a big way. Thank you for the no-guilt treat!!
Stephanie
You're welcome Marisa and hope you get a chance to try it 🙂
VeenaAzmanov
Oh love that Nice Cream especially on a warm day like this... Chocolate chip and mint classic combination - always perfect.
Stephanie
Thanks Veena 🙂
Priya Srinivasan
Aww, yummm, i have all the ingredients listed, would love to try this!!! 🙂
Adriana Martin
Just a perfect treat. Mint and chocolate such a classic combination I must try your recipe soon. Nothing like homemade ice cream.
Stephanie
Thanks Adriana 🙂
brandidcrawfordgmailcom
Sign me up for 2 scoops! Looks so delish!
Wandercooks
Yum this looks and sounds delish and guilt-free - divine! Just a quick question, I've made banana based ice cream before but it always freezes rock solid. Any suggestions for keeping it 'easily-scoopable' in the freezer? 😀
Stephanie
You just have to remove it from the freezer at least 15 minutes prior to serving and it should be perfect 🙂
Wandercooks
Haha silly me, of course! Patience was never my strong suit when it comes to ice cream!!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
Mint chocolate chip is a classic flavor - with good reason! - so having a good "nice cream" version is outstanding for the summer season!
Mellissa Williams
I adore that this is made with bananas yummy! Great that these are so full of potassium
Sarah @ Girl Adulting
YES. My favorite ever ice cream is mint chocolate chip, and while I've dabbled in nice cream, I've yet to get too experimental. This is perfect!